Supports pre- and post-scanning on all collision repairs until OEMs detail specific years, makes and models. Creates OEM position statement webpage. The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Collision Operations Committee has announced the following position statement on the issue of diagnostic scanning: “The Automotive Service Association supports the electronic scanning of all vehicles prior to and […]

General Motors Company (GM) today issued a position statement for the collision repair industry directing technicians to scan damaged vehicles for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) both before and after repairs. “Even minor body damage or glass replacement may result in damage to one or more safety-related systems on the vehicle,” said John Eck, collision manager, […]

Says all vehicles involved in a collision must have scans during the estimating process and following a collision repairs. American Honda Motor Co. Inc., has issued a position statement outlining requirements for both pre and post repair diagnostic scans of its vehicles for diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) since many do not illuminate any dashboard indicators. […]

Vehicle manufacturer says its automobiles must be scanned for diagnostic trouble codes following a collision. Warns that multi-stage airbags must be scanned to confirm all initiators are exhausted. FCA USA LLC has issued a position statement that repairs should scan all vehicles that have been involved in a collision, or have had repairs performed, for […]

Honda is cautioning collision repairers that while driver assist systems and other safety systems on many late model Honda and Acura automobiles offer heightened safety and convenience for the vehicle driver and passengers, their performance many be comprised if original equipment (OE) parts are not used during the repair process. According to a Honda parts […]